On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
As the dust settles after the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2023, we’re casting our eye over the highlights of this year’s event. Our 95 speakers and 650 attendees offered a range of perspectives from across the value chain and an array of global regions, bringing with them a plethora of discussion…
Celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles has spearheaded a redesign of the Corona Extra beer can with Feliz Navi-Drip, featuring limited-edition packaging and the chance to win matching robes.
Asda has collaborated with STORMBRANDS to update its own-label pet food packaging with a ‘bold, playful look and feel’ designed to tap into consumers’ affection for their pets and increase their faith in own-brand options.
PreZero’s new online tool, PreZero SPOT, has been designed to help packaging manufacturers and distributors save resources, cut down on packaging waste, and optimize their sustainable packaging designs by evaluating their own product portfolios.
Colgate seeks to enhance its multiplatform educational materials and appeal to children and parents alike with an integrated brand system designed by Bluemarlin.
Absolut is launching a limited-edition bottle, Absolut Mosaik, designed by British singer, songwriter, actor and social activist for inclusivity, Olly Alexander.
Smurfit Kappa and Isle of Wight Tomatoes have collaborated to create a new box that aims to keep tomatoes in perfect condition, while also displaying a bold new brand design.
The winners of Pentawards 2023 were announced at a Gala Ceremony at Magazine London on 10th November, with recurring features including pro-recycling messaging implemented into the packaging design and the prioritization of interactivity and sustainability in the unboxing process.
Versuni, the company previously known as Philips Domestic Appliances, recently made a pledge to transition to entirely recycled and fully recyclable paper packaging, with the goal of phasing out all single-use plastic components within a four-year timeframe. How is it aiming to achieve this…
Designing packaging for home and international markets requires very different approaches. There’s more to it than translating the words on-pack if you want to make a genuine connection with global audiences, says Andrew Eyles, co-founder and CEO of brand agency bluemarlin.
